[TANGO-L] Computer studies show that perhaps Argentine Tango might be the most energy effecient and natural way to dance...

[Dani Iannarelli <dani@TANGO-LA-DOLCE-VITA.COM>]

Wh-a-a-a-a-a-t a load of utter guff. . . !

 

Dani

 

 

>Dear All:
>
>Thought that you might find this interesting.  Seems
>that the moves in Argentine Tango might be the most
>energy effecient and natural way to dance, because
>computer studies show that most effecient ways to move
>are apparently..
>
>1. Walking (best for very slow speeds)
>2. Sliding forward without bobbing up and down (best
>for intermediate speeds)
>3. Running (best for high speeds)
>
>Article below details computer studies.
>
>Derik
>
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>Why We Walk and Run vs. Hopping and Skipping
>By LiveScience Staff
>
>posted: 15 September 2005
>01:36 pm ET
>
>"The computer simulations conclude that normal walking
>is simply most energy efficient for travel at low
>speeds, and running is best at higher speeds. And,
>they report, a third walk-run gait is optimal for
>intermediate speeds, even though humans do not appear
>to take advantage of it."
>
>Except Argentines....lol.

>